Through-Hole Passive Components Market Report 2026

Through-Hole Passive Components Market Overview

• Through-Hole Passive Components market size has reached to $39.92 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $54.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% • Growth Driver: Growing Consumer Electronics Demand Fuels Through-Hole Passive Component Market Surge • Market Trend: Innovations Enhancing High-Voltage Efficiency And Reliability In Electronic Components • Asia-Pacific was the largest region and fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Through-Hole Passive Components Market?

Through-hole passive component refers to a mounting method for electronic components that involves the use of leads on the components. It is inserted into holes drilled in PCBs and soldered to pads on the opposite side either by manual assembly (hand placement) or by the use of automated insertion mounting machines. The main components of a through-hole passive component are resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transducers, sensors, and others. A resistor is an electrical component that restricts or regulates the passage of electrical current in an electronic circuit. It is available in lead models such as axial and radial for various applications such as consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, IT and telecom, aerospace and defense, healthcare and life sciences, and others.

What Is The Through-Hole Passive Components Market Growth Forecast?

The through-hole passive components market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing shift toward hybrid smt and through hole assembly, increasing adoption in automotive electronics, rising demand for high temperature and high power components, expansion of industrial automation systems, increased use in telecom and data infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in automated assembly and inspection, increasing integration of through hole components in industrial equipment, rising adoption in high reliability and rugged applications, expansion of customized passive component designs, growing demand for hybrid pcb assembly solutions.

Global Through-Hole Passive Components Market Segmentation

1) By Component: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, Transducers, Sensors, Other Components 2) By Leads Model: Axial, Radial 3) By Application: Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Industrial, IT And Telecom, Aerospace And Defense, Healthcare And Life Sciences, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Resistors: Fixed Resistors, Variable Resistors, Specialty Resistors 2) By Capacitors: Ceramic Capacitors, Electrolytic Capacitors, Film Capacitors, Tantalum Capacitors 3) By Inductors: Air Core Inductors, Iron Core Inductors, Ferrite Core Inductors, Power Inductors 4) By Diodes: Rectifier Diodes, Zener Diodes, Schottky Diodes, Signal Diodes 5) By Transducers: Pressure Transducers, Temperature Transducers, Force Transducers 6) By Sensors: Temperature Sensors, Proximity Sensors, Light Sensors, Humidity Sensors 7) By Other Components: Filters, Ferrite Beads, Resistor Networks

What Is The Driver Of The Through-Hole Passive Components Market?

Rising demand for consumer electronic devices is expected to propel the growth of the through-hole passive component market going forward. A consumer electronic device is any gadget that contains an electronic circuit board and is intended for use by individuals on a daily basis. The rising adoption of smart home gadgets, wearables, and other connected devices drives up demand for electrical components, thus rising popularity of through-hole passive component. For instance, in May 2023, according to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade association, reported that consumer electronics production reached $204.67 million (¥32,099 million) in May 2023, marking an increase of 127% compared to the previous year. Therefore, the rising demand for consumer electronic devices will drive the through-hole passive component industry.

Key Players In The Global Through-Hole Passive Components Market

Major companies operating in the through-hole passive components market are Panasonic Holdings Corporation, TE Connectivity Ltd., TDK Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd., Rohm Co Ltd., YAGEO Corp, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Bourns Inc., Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd., Würth Elektronik Group, AVX Corporation, Nichicon Corporation, KEMET Corporation, Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation, KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, Rubycon Corporation, Holy Stone Enterprise Co Ltd., Lelon Electronics Corp, Elna Co Ltd., Sagami Elec Co Ltd., Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc., KOA Speer Electronics Inc., NIC Components Corporation, WIMA GmbH & Co KG

Global Through-Hole Passive Components Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the through-hole passive component market are focused on developing innovative products such as ceramic disc capacitors to enhance high-voltage performance, improve energy efficiency, and ensure reliability. Ceramic disc capacitors refer to passive electronic components that store and release electrical energy using ceramic materials as the dielectric, typically used in high-voltage and general-purpose electronic circuits. For instance, in September 2025, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. a US-based manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components company, launched new series of Class 1 radial-leaded high voltage single layer ceramic disc capacitors that deliver a low dissipation factor (DF) and DC bias for industrial and medical applications. Features a capacitance loss of less than 25% at 15 kV, which is approximately half the loss seen in typical Class 2 devices. It offers a dissipation factor (DF) of below 1.0% at 1 kHz, improving energy efficiency by reducing power losses.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Through-Hole Passive Components Market?

In August 2025, Wright Industries, a UK-based engineering investment company, acquired Exception PCB Ltd for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Wright Industries aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and align with the UK government’s focus on enhancing national industrial infrastructure across defense, aerospace, energy, and critical sectors. Exception PCB Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Regional Outlook

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the through-hole passive component market in 2025, is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global through-hole passive component market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

What Defines the Through-Hole Passive Components Market?

The through-hole passive component market consists of sales of electronics components such as axial lead and radial lead. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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